Sorrento Restaurant
Providence, Rhode Island
07/26/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description The Sous Chef plays a critical role in supporting the kitchen operations by overseeing food preparation, managing inventory, and ensuring quality and safety standards in fast-paced casual and fine dining environments. Reporting directly to the Head Chef and Restaurant Owner, the Sous Chef leads a small kitchen team, coordinating staff and contributing to menu and recipe development. This position offers growth opportunities toward advancing to the Executive Chef role. Responsibilities Prepare food in accordance with established recipes and quality standards Plan menus in collaboration with the Head Chef Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate team efforts Manage inventory and control stock levels to minimize waste Train new and existing staff to maintain high performance Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards Oversee order management and timely delivery of kitchen output Develop and refine recipes to enhance menu offerings Preferred Qualifications 2+ years experience in culinary arts Proficiency in food preparation and kitchen management Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices Experience with inventory management Strong team leadership and time management skills Effective communication abilities Company Description We are a family-run full service Italian/American restaurant. Company Description We are a family-run full service Italian/American restaurant.